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California
fromCalifornia Post
1 hour ago

Exclusive | ICE arrests 'flamethrower' illegal tackled and zip-tied by mob in California wildfires

Federal agents arrested an illegal immigrant suspected of arson after he was subdued by residents during California wildfires.
Mission District
fromPadailypost
43 minutes ago

Binder steps down as police chief, Reifschneider will replace him

Palo Alto Police Chief Andrew Binder is stepping down, to be replaced by Assistant Chief James Reifschneider, pending City Council confirmation.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

Indecent exposure case at Whole Foods in Valencia under investigation

A man is being sought by law enforcement for committing a lewd act in a Whole Foods store in Valencia.
#immigration
US politics
fromIndependent
16 hours ago

Alex Woodward: How ICE agents have become Donald Trump's own personal police

Donald Trump is using armed ICE officers at airports to pressure Democrats and Republicans regarding the filibuster.
EU data protection
fromwww.thelocal.se
6 days ago

Swedish government moves ahead with 'snitch law' bill to track down undocumented migrants

The government is implementing a proposal requiring state employees to report undocumented foreigners to police, amid concerns over a growing shadow society.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

Wednesday Headlines: New York For All Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

State lawmakers are advocating for immigration protections for deliveristas to prevent collaboration between local officials and immigration enforcement.
California
fromCalifornia Post
5 hours ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
#policing
fromwww.standard.co.uk
11 hours ago
London politics

Police ordered to stop wasting time on Twitter squabbles

Chief constables are criticized for prioritizing minor disputes over serious crimes like murder and robbery.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago
Social justice

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian mindsets are complementary, essential for effective policing.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
11 hours ago

Paedophile City of London police officer granted anonymity due to health concerns

A constable resigned after being caught with child abuse images, damaging police legitimacy and failing to protect vulnerable individuals.
#dhs
fromKqed
4 hours ago
US politics

Agents of Chaos: Border Patrol's Year of Unchecked Force | KQED

DHS agents' actions raise concerns about accountability and credibility in law enforcement.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago
US politics

DHS attorney said agents in Los Angeles should have 'started hitting' protesters, emails show

A DHS attorney suggested using force against protesters during an anti-ICE demonstration in Los Angeles, advocating for mass arrests of those unable to escape.
US politics
fromKqed
4 hours ago

Agents of Chaos: Border Patrol's Year of Unchecked Force | KQED

DHS agents' actions raise concerns about accountability and credibility in law enforcement.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

DHS attorney said agents in Los Angeles should have 'started hitting' protesters, emails show

A DHS attorney suggested using force against protesters during an anti-ICE demonstration in Los Angeles, advocating for mass arrests of those unable to escape.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Law needs to be changed to raise criminal threshold for gardai involved in accidents while on duty, says Garda Commissioner

A dedicated drone unit will be launched to assist in serious incidents and pursuits by next year.
US news
fromHoodline
8 hours ago

Late-Night Hudson Valley Sting Nabs Poughkeepsie Sex Offender, Feds Say

A registered sex offender was arrested in an undercover sting for attempting to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl.
#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Met says it will resume arresting people who show support for Palestine Action

The Metropolitan police will resume arrests for supporting Palestine Action despite a recent high court ruling deeming the group's proscription unlawful.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Met says it will resume arresting people who show support for Palestine Action

The Metropolitan police will resume arrests for supporting Palestine Action despite a recent high court ruling deeming the group's proscription unlawful.
Poker
fromReadWrite
10 hours ago

Louisiana lawmakers push gambling racketeering expansion bill

Louisiana lawmakers are expanding racketeering laws to include various gambling-related crimes, enhancing legal frameworks for prosecution.
#scrambler-bikes
fromIndependent
16 hours ago
London politics

Garda in bike chase gets driving ban and 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

fromIndependent
16 hours ago
London politics

Garda in bike chase gets driving ban, 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

fromIndependent
16 hours ago
London politics

Garda in bike chase gets driving ban and 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

fromIndependent
16 hours ago
London politics

Garda in bike chase gets driving ban, 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Video: Authorities Seize 85 Bikes After Cyclists Attempt to Take Over Bay Bridge

What we saw yesterday was not harmless fun. This is no place for games or risky behavior. Riding the wrong way on the freeway poses a serious danger not only to cyclists but also to the motoring public traveling at freeway speeds.
San Francisco
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
1 day ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.
Boston food
fromPatchogue, NY Patch
1 day ago

Wrong-Way DWI Driver Caught In East Patchogue Was Nearly 3X Legal Limit: Sheriff

A Coram woman was arrested for DWI with a BAC of .25, three times the legal limit, along with three others during a routine patrol.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

30-year-old LA County deputy dies during 120-mile law enforcement relay race

Deputy Levi Vargas, who was 30 years old, died during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay Race after suffering a medical emergency. He received medical care but ultimately passed away from his injuries.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Scale of carnage at LA's 'No Kings' protest laid bare - as sinister past of 'Statue of Liberty lady' revealed

Seventy-five rioters were arrested during the 'No Kings' rally in Downtown LA, with violent clashes against law enforcement and use of tear gas.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Dezi Freeman shot dead by police after seven-month-long manhunt

Dezi Freeman, wanted for killing two officers, was shot dead by police after a seven-month manhunt in rural Victoria.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

L.A. County sheriff's deputy dies during Baker to Vegas relay race

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department expressed that they were 'shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss,' which is 'felt across the entire LASD family.'
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Cops make horrifying discovery at home of sicko accused of recording families at his vacation mansion

This showcases the escalation in behaviors from viewing digital images to filming to physical behaviors. Officers allege Edwards not only possessed and distributed the material but also secretly recorded guests during private moments, leading to additional invasion of privacy charges.
California
#bronx
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Massive fentanyl and heroin packaging mill stashed drugs in baby bouncer inside Bronx apartment; 6 arrested

Six people were arrested and $500,000 worth of fentanyl and heroin were seized in a Bronx drug packing mill raid.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Massive fentanyl and heroin packaging mill stashed drugs in baby bouncer inside Bronx apartment; 6 arrested

Six people were arrested and $500,000 worth of fentanyl and heroin were seized in a Bronx drug packing mill raid.
#corruption
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Lawyers for Toronto cop accused in corruption probe ask court to review bail ruling | CBC News

Toronto police constable Timothy Barnhardt faces 17 charges in a corruption case involving organized crime and police misconduct.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Lawyers for Toronto cop accused in corruption probe ask court to review bail ruling | CBC News

Toronto police constable Timothy Barnhardt faces 17 charges in a corruption case involving organized crime and police misconduct.
US news
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Ominous Surveillance "Scarecrows" Appearing Across America

Police technology, including COWs, is rapidly growing, with the law enforcement equipment market projected to reach $11.7 billion by 2025.
SF politics
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Hampden County Sheriff plans dozens of job cuts

Hampden County Sheriff's Department will cut 50 positions to save $4 million due to significant budget reductions.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Tiger Woods released on bail after being charged with DUI following car crash

The DUI investigators came to the scene and Mr Woods did exemplify signs of impairment. They did several tests on him... but they did some in-depth roadside tests.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

North Carolina woman forgives mom for disappearing without a word 24 years ago

Amanda Smith expressed her feelings about her mother’s long absence, stating, "I know everything is not black and white, there's a whole gray area. Life's too short for me to hold a grudge against her because she's my mom."
SF parents
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Man arrested over plot to firebomb NY pro-Palestinian activist's home

A man was arrested for allegedly planning a violent attack against pro-Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani, possessing Molotov cocktails.
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

'Ringleader' of Antioch PD text scandal sentenced to 4 years in prison after accepting plea deal

Former Antioch police officer Eric Allen Rombough was sentenced to over four years in prison for civil rights violations and conspiracy.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Palestinian activist says FBI foiled assassination plot against her

A man was arrested for plotting a Molotov cocktail attack against Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani in New York City.
#new-jersey
NYC politics
fromAP News
4 days ago

Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home disrupted by NYPD undercover operation

A New Jersey man was arrested for plotting to firebomb a Palestinian activist's home after an undercover NYPD operation.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs immigrant protections, police mask ban

New Jersey enacted laws limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities and banning face masks for law enforcement.
NYC politics
fromAP News
4 days ago

Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home disrupted by NYPD undercover operation

A New Jersey man was arrested for plotting to firebomb a Palestinian activist's home after an undercover NYPD operation.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs immigrant protections, police mask ban

New Jersey enacted laws limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities and banning face masks for law enforcement.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Teen's E-Moto Bike Crash, Repeated Prior Citations Land Parents Child Abuse Charges

A couple was charged with child abuse for allowing their teen to ride an e-moto unsafely, leading to severe injuries in a crash.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Man Arrested For Sunset Shooting Was Biden Staffer

New law proposed to verify federal agents' credentials to prevent impersonation and maintain public trust.
#secret-service
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport

fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport

Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Maine bans online sweepstakes casino platforms statewide

Maine lawmakers have enacted legislation to ban online sweepstakes platforms that mimic casino gambling, defining them as unlawful gambling.
US news
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Napa Authorities Arrest Man Accused of Making AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Materials

A man was arrested for possessing and manufacturing AI-generated child pornography, highlighting new legal implications for computer-generated imagery.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

NYPD: 1,000 illegal guns seized citywide this year, including hundreds of 'ghost guns'

New York City officials have seized over 1,000 illegal guns this year, attributing the success to targeted gang takedowns and trafficking investigations.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

8M Confidential Crime Tips Hacked, Compromised

A hacker group breached P3 Global Intel's tip platform, compromising over 8 million confidential tips totaling 93 gigabytes, revealing unencrypted data and secret de-anonymization capabilities despite promised anonymity.
#ice
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
US politics

Trump has deployed ICE agents to the nation's airports. What 's their role?

ICE agents have broad authority to question, search, and arrest undocumented immigrants without a warrant.
US news
fromWIRED
1 week ago

ICE Invades Airports Across the US

ICE agents have been deployed to multiple airports across the U.S., leading to public confrontations and detentions.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Trump has deployed ICE agents to the nation's airports. What 's their role?

ICE agents have broad authority to question, search, and arrest undocumented immigrants without a warrant.
US news
fromWIRED
1 week ago

ICE Invades Airports Across the US

ICE agents have been deployed to multiple airports across the U.S., leading to public confrontations and detentions.
Austin
fromABC13 Houston
5 days ago

Man charged with murder in connection with 1990 cold case of 'Lovers' Lane Murders,' DA says

An arrest has been made in the cold case murders of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson after nearly 36 years.
California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

High-Speed Chase Through Santa Rosa Ends In Rollover Crash Into Vineyard

A vehicle pursuit in Sonoma County ended safely with the suspect in custody after a helicopter assisted in the chase.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Brazil Passes Law Turning Seized Crypto Into Public-Security War Chest

Brazil's new law channels seized crypto from crime to public security initiatives, enhancing law enforcement powers against organized crime.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Sonia Sotomayor Just Issued a Stirring Defense of One of Trump's Biggest Targets

The Supreme Court shielded law enforcement from consequences for arresting a journalist, impacting First Amendment rights and press freedom.
US politics
fromProPublica
6 days ago

Minnesota Kicks Off Legal Battle With Trump Administration to Hold ICE Shooters Accountable

Minnesota prosecutors filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration for refusing to cooperate in investigations of shootings involving federal agents.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

European officials highlight private sector help in major cybercrime takedowns

Private sector partners play a crucial role in cybercrime takedowns, aiding law enforcement in disrupting criminal activities and infrastructure.
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

'I had just lost everything': Kelsey Fitzsimmons testifies in her trial

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, is on trial for assault after being shot by a colleague while officers served a restraining order.
#murder
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
DC food

Quadruple Amputee Accused of Murdering Someone and Fleeing the Scene by Car And Police Haven't Explained How That's Even Possible

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
DC food

Quadruple Amputee Accused of Murdering Someone and Fleeing the Scene by Car And Police Haven't Explained How That's Even Possible

Social justice
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

The Overlooked Crisis Facing Immigrants With Disabilites

Gregory Javier Laguna and his brother have been detained for almost five months after being wrongfully accused of attempted theft.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Philly DA Threatens to Jail ICE Agents Working at Airport: The President Cannot Pardon You!'

Larry Krasner warned ICE agents against misconduct at Philadelphia airport, stating he would prosecute them for crimes committed in his jurisdiction.
France news
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

France jails ex-policeman for raping domestic abuse victim

A former police officer was sentenced to 12 years for raping a woman who reported domestic abuse in France.
fromMiller Place-Rocky Point, NY Patch
6 days ago

18-Year-Old Man Busted After Doing Car Stunts By Street Takeover Task Force In Mt. Sinai: Police

The department had this word of advice on its Instagram page: 'If you're going to engage in reckless driving behaviors, just because you leave that night with your vehicle and without an arrest, doesn't mean we won't find you.'
US news
NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Cooperation with ICE emerges as sticking point in New York immigration bill

New York lawmakers are negotiating police information sharing with federal immigration authorities regarding undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ex-Tory minister Crispin Blunt pleads guilty to possession of crystal meth

Crispin Blunt pleaded guilty to four drug possession charges, including cannabis and crystal meth, following a police raid on his home.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Man convicted more than 3 decades after raping 2 women at gunpoint in Framingham store

Stephen Paul Gale, 73, was convicted of multiple sexual assault charges after evading police for over three decades until his capture in 2024.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Santa Monica man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping 2 UCLA students, raping another woman

Officers arrested Alexander Schecter, 24, at his Santa Monica residence on Friday and booked him on one count of rape by force, one count of forcible oral copulation, one count of robbery, one count of extortion and one count of battery.
California
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump officials roasted for lavishing cult-like praise on the president: You're a "national miracle" - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump hosted a roundtable on crime and public safety, receiving extensive praise from officials for his policies and leadership.
#cornhole
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

NYPD Still Slapping Street Vendors With Criminal Charges Despite Council Law Requiring Civil Charges

NYPD issued criminal summonses to street vendors despite a new law intended to eliminate such charges, indicating insufficient officer training.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US park police officer wounded in ambush' shooting in Washington DC

The officer was ambushed by two gunmen who fired at the officer as he drove by in an unmarked vehicle. The officer was working on a park police investigation when he was shot.
Washington DC
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Corpus will get $400,000 a year in pension and health benefits

Christina Corpus will receive $402,338.28 annually in pension and health benefits after retiring just before being fired for corruption.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Sheriff's deputies thought they'd stopped a criminal. But license plate cameras led them to the wrong person

License plate theft and swapping create confusion for law enforcement, leading to wrongful stops of innocent drivers.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

John Oliver on police stings: might actually be doing more harm than good'

Police stings may cause more harm than good, disproportionately affecting low-income communities and minorities while creating crimes that wouldn't exist otherwise.
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Bexar County report gambling raid and animal cruelty cases

Sheriff Javier Salazar stated, 'We're out here at the scene of a gambling operation. This location... is one that we've hit previously.'
Pets
frompatentlyo.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Where Were You? Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment's Day in Court

Location tracking blurs the line between digital and physical privacy, raising constitutional questions about geofence warrants and the Fourth Amendment.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Multiple people stabbed in incident at downtown L.A. restaurant

A stabbing incident in downtown Los Angeles injured multiple people, with at least four hospitalized and two suspects in custody.
#drug-trafficking
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Drivers Arrested In Separate Collisions That Killed Toddler In Mission Bay, Man In North Beach

Two drivers were arrested in separate fatal collisions in San Francisco, one involving a toddler and another involving a pedestrian.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Duo Busted on Route 79 as Ithaca Cops Haul In 3 Pounds of Meth

Two Brooklyn men face felony charges after a traffic stop led to a major drug bust in Ithaca, seizing methamphetamine and cocaine.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Arrest made in extremely rare Lafayette homicide case

Homicides are extremely rare in Lafayette. A 2024 press release from the city about crime rates listed no homicides from 2013 to 2023.
California
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

What Counts As Domestic Terrorism in Trump's America?

The DOJ initiated a crackdown on antifa following the murder of Charlie Kirk, leading to terrorism charges against activists linked to the group.
US news
fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago

A look at the fireworks company that sold products to two suspected terrorists this month

Phantom Fireworks provided crucial evidence to law enforcement following a synagogue attack, including surveillance video and purchase records of the suspect.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Felon Leads Authorities on Wrong-Way Pursuit With Four Flat Tires on East Bay Highway

The driver ran over spike strips at Hercules Avenue and San Pablo Avenue, puncturing all four tires, but continued driving 30 to 40 mph the wrong way on surface streets.
California
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Ex-councillor sentenced over child sex offences

A former Labour councillor received a suspended sentence for sending explicit messages to someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | The right' to remain silent | amNewYork

Remaining silent when approached by law enforcement can protect individuals from self-incrimination, despite potential short-term consequences.
Privacy professionals
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Man accused of recording people in South Shore library bathroom

A Marshfield man was arrested for secretly recording individuals in a public restroom at a library, facing charges of illegal wiretapping.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Aisuru and Kimwolf DDoS Botnets Disrupted in International Operation

The US Justice Department disrupted several IoT botnets used for DDoS attacks, targeting Aisuru, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and Mossad.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

DoJ Disrupts 3 Million-Device IoT Botnets Behind Record 31.4 Tbps Global DDoS Attacks

The U.S. Department of Justice disrupted several IoT botnets, including AISURU and Kimwolf, in a coordinated international law enforcement operation.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Rehoboth man allegedly sexually exploited minors, had 'hundreds' of illegal images, videos

A Rehoboth man faces charges for sexually exploiting four girls aged 12 to 16, involving child sexual abuse material.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

US Takes Down Botnets Used in Record-Breaking Cyberattacks

The US Department of Justice, working with the cybercrime-fighting agency within the US Department of Defense known as the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, announced that it had dismantled four massive botnets in a single operation, removing the command-and-control servers used to commandeer the hacker-run armies of compromised devices known by the names JackSkid, Mossad, Aisuru, and Kimwolf.
Information security
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Cops humiliated in defamation case against rapper who said a trans lesbian slept with their wives - LGBTQ Nation

In August 2022, deputies from the Adams County Sheriff's Office in Ohio kicked down the front door of Joseph Edgar Foreman, a rapper known as Afroman who made the 2000 hit song "Because I Got High". The police had a warrant to search for evidence of drug trafficking and kidnapping, but they found nothing. Nonetheless, police broke down Foreman's front door with guns drawn, trashed parts of his house, cut his security video cords, took cash from his home, traumatized his kids, and offered him no recompensation.
Music production
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar is arrested on a child molestation charge

Police officers in Tontitown, Arkansas, on Wednesday contacted deputies in Bay County, saying they had interviewed a 14-year-old girl who told them that Duggar had molested her several times during a family trip to Panama City Beach when she was age 9, according to the affidavit.
SF parents
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

FBI seizes pro-Iranian hacking group's websites after destructive Stryker hack | TechCrunch

The FBI seized two websites operated by pro-Iranian hacktivist group Handala, which conducted cyberattacks against U.S. companies and published information about individuals linked to Israeli military and defense contractors.
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